#14  HEAD'S UP

The groundhog was chewing on the corn busily.
So busily…
The hunter’s gun
He did not see.

The wind was blowing softly.
The corn did sway.
It really, really was
A beautiful day.

Little did this groundhog know
It would be his last.
His days of chewin’ the farmer’s corn
Would soon be past.

The rifle was raised
Steadily,
While I leaned on the rail fence
Making sure I could see.

I plugged my ears,
Said a quick prayer,
Not quite sure whose side I was on.
Death was in the air.

He fired once.
Then once again!
That little creature
Suffered very little pain.

Silence filled the air.
A hint of sorrow too
‘Cause this job was not easy
For the farmer to do.

Farmers have tender hearts
Just like you.
Their calling is not easy.
They need prayer too.

I dedicate this song
To all the farmers out there
And I pray more people
Will lift you up in prayer.
‘Cause Jesus loves the farmer
Yes indeed…
And Jesus wants the farmer
To keep planting seed.

Head’s up! Head’s up! Head’s up!

Written by: Linda Lou Jones

Glory To God

PS. 45:1...My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

 FYI:  When I was living on the farm, groundhogs were a problem to the farmer.  They can eat a lot in a short time.  Consequently to protect crops sometimes drastic measures were taken, as these song lyrics state.  This song was also recorded, and a friend's son renamed it: "The Groundhog Song."  His love for animals found this song too upsetting, so he would leave the room running when it was played. Little did he realize the farmer likely would have preferred to leave the field that day also, without..... having to do what he did.  

In life there are situations that must be faced, decisions that have to be made.  This was a classic example of being between a rock and a hard place.  Whether you are the farmer OR the groundhog!  Some decisions are easier than others.  Procrastination results in more pressure mentally and opportunity for the spiritual battle to intensify because the enemy has time to sow seeds of doubt, fear, etc.